Melbourne Junior School
Packhorse Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8JEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Melbourne Junior School is a primary school in Derby for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 19th of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 June 2015, report published 13 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
Pupils are happy and safe at this vibrant and ambitious school. Pupils are motivated to learn and achieve well. Their high-quality work is displayed proudly along corridors and in writing portfolios to celebrate their successes. Pupils understand the school rules of 'safe, ready and respectful'. Their behaviour and attitudes towards each other are positive. Social times are active and fun, with sports leaders organising games for their peers. Pupils thrive on the wide range of enrichment opportunities available. Interesting workshops such as wheelchair tag rugby and can-can dancing encourage pupils to be active and try new interests. Pupils have many opportunities to take part in sports competitions, such as cross-country. They are proud of the trophies and awards they win for participating successfully. Staff are caring and relationships are positive. Parents and carers value the support the school provides. As one parent, typical of many, explained: 'Teachers go above and beyond looking after the pupils. They are not only interested in pupils during school time but are also really keen to understand their hobbies and interests outside of school.'
What the school should improve
- While many pupils often achieve well, a few pupils do not do as well as they could, particularly some disadvantaged pupils. These pupils do not always have sufficient opportunities to really deepen their understanding. The school should ensure that expectations of what all pupils can achieve are consistently high.
- The school does not routinely evaluate the effectiveness of its enrichment opportunities. It does not always have a clear understanding of how these activities contribute to pupils' engagement with, and contributions to, school life, particularly pupils who are vulnerable. The school should evaluate the effectiveness of its work to support pupils' wider development and use this information to inform its future plans.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
226 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near Melbourne Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Infant & Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Dame Catherine Harpur's School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Danielle Martin
- Phone
- 01332862344
- Address
- Packhorse Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8JE
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112593
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.